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Catch-up with what you've missed today with our evening briefing

IRELAND

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has warned rival parties it would be "a costly and seriously historic mistake" to scrap Irish Water.

Homes which have paid their water bills may not be entitled to a refund even if Irish Water is abolished under a new Government.

A high-profile Labour TD who lost her seat in the election said that the party was penalised for putting the country first in 2011.

A manhunt is ongoing on an island off the west coast after an elderly man was assaulted and robbed in his home last night.

Motor insurance premiums could be on the rise again, following a court ruling today.

DART drivers are set to go on strike, it was confirmed today.

WORLD

American presidential hopefuls faced the busiest day of the 2016 primary election season as candidates battled for votes in 12 states and one territory. As it comes to a close, here’s a look at what the day taught us about the presidential battle.

Indonesian officials have issued a tsunami warning after a powerful, shallow earthquake hit off the western coast of Sumatra.

It has been reported that a piece of wreckage from a Boeing 777 plane washed ashore on the coast of Mozambique may be from MH 370.

SPORT

Former England footballer Adam Johnson has been found guilty of one count of sexual activity with a child but was cleared on a second count today.

Turkish champions Galatasaray have been handed a ban from European club competitions by UEFA following their breach of financial fair play regulations.

BUSINESS

Budget supermarket chain Aldi is launching its first range of T-shirts made from Fairtrade certified cotton. The T-shirts will go on sale in Aldi stores tomorrow.

Broadcaster ITV has announced its sixth straight year of double-digit profit growth despite falling audience figures.

ANALYSIS

The current political stalemate is not unique, suggests Ryle Dwyer, who argues the past may provide the solution.

EXAM VIRAL

Jeans have been a staple in our wardrobe ever since we can remember, so maybe it was only a matter of time before our hair followed suit.

A Canadian mother has had enough of her 23-year-old son taking her for granted. Redditor Chalipo posted a photo of an invoice his mother presented to him for 13 months worth of living expenses while he’s been at home.

TECHNOW

GAMING: The latest Humble Bundle it out of this world, with some top Star Wars games for a very low price.

MOVIES: An adaptation of The Dark Tower has been in the works for many years, and it might finally have found its gunslinger.

TECH: Google Photos is one of those great services that just works, which means people don't shout about it nearly enough.

SHOWBIZ

The first acts have been announced for this year’s highly anticipated Stradbally festival Electric Picnic and it’s set to be a good one.

MOST READ RIGHT NOW

Listeners to a radio station have come to the aid of a lone parent who said she stole from a supermarket in order to provide her children with lunches for school.

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